A man who police allege led sheriff’s deputies on a 50-mile chase on U.S. Highway 89 pleaded not guilty in Sixth Judicial District Court Monday to multiple felony charges.

Kris Isaac Ingwell, 53, of Emigrant, pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence, a third offense, criminal endangerment, assault on a peace officer, resisting arrest and assault, according to an affidavit filed in District Court.

GARDINER — An independent board which would oversee funds collected by Gardiner’s newly implemented resort tax came closer to reality after Park County Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday night to authorize the ballot measure.

The three-member commission traveled to Gardiner to hear public comments on authorizing the measure, which would give Gardiner-area voters the opportunity to vote for or against the creation of an independent resort tax district.

I would like to express thanks for a few things about our community that have filled me with joy this Christmas season.

I was just through Sacajawea Park and once again I was struck by how special it is to have that beautiful space — a snowy, winter, wonderland at the moment — in our town. Thank you for paying taxes to support it and all the other parks our city maintains.

A defense attorney moved to continue the jury trial for a Washington man charged with felony tampering with or fabricating physical evidence in connection with the death of an 81-year-old pedestrian on Interstate 90 in 2013.